Ponencia: La IA va a cambiar las reglas del juego en la industria del transporte marítimo ¿Cómo afectará esto al funcionamiento de su empresa?

Ponencia en inglés.

Many technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, have been emerged and could potentially change this industry and disrupt traditional business models. Major changes are expected to occur both in the shipping design and operation (including alternative green fuels) and in the digitalization and collaboration of all parties of the shipping industry (dematerialization of all documentation, blockchain, digital twins, etc).

According to MIT, digital technology is accelerating the pace of business and transforming supply chains, which could in turn lead up to a 50% reduction in process costs and a 20% revenue increase. One of the main challenges is the inter-organizational collaboration changes during digital transformations. As an example, CMA-CGM and Google just announced an AI partnership agreement, to “actively seek to optimize vessel routes, container handling, and inventory management to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods while minimizing costs and carbon footprints”.

Smart Shipping refers to the integration of technology and data in maritime operations. It encompasses various aspects, including autonomous vessels, data-driven decision-making, and onboard optimization.

The main factors that lead to the need to explore the possibilities of smart shipping are:

• The challenges related to the crew and the possibility of future shortage of human resources.

• Security.

• Human error.

• Climate change.

Smart shipping could serve as part of the solution of this difficult equation.